My dad grew up in a working-class Jewish neighbourhood, and I got a scholarship from my dad's union to go to college. I went there to get an education, not as an extension of privilege.

Tom Cruise is one of the most successful actors of all time.

One of the things I've always loved about anime is that, even though it comes from Japan, it's so international - so much of the big anime I love takes place in Italy or France or New York.

If kids and teenagers can get into a band, its probably not because they think its brainy.

I'm pretty sure that the Walkmen are the band that I've paid to see the most in my life.

I do think sometimes there's danger in guest appearance mania. I've seen too many examples that sound cool on paper, like 'Oh, get that guy to sing the hook on that guy's song,' and then that's all it is. It's a cool idea that sounds good on paper.

Playing 'Tetris' for 15 minutes is like meditation.